Sign the Papers Mr. Langford novel Chapter 509

Two days after the pre-review meeting, Leo brought home a crumpled worksheet from school.

When Wren picked him up, he clutched the paper tightly the entire walk, completely ignoring his backpack strap slipping off his shoulder. Once they were outside the school gates, he carefully studied Wren's expression, ensuring she wasn't trapped in a work call before handing it over.

"Mom, my teacher says this is due on Friday."

Wren took it.

A bold title was printed across the top.

The 'Brave Adult' Interview Assignment

Beneath it were a few prompt questions.

What was he/she afraid of?

How did he/she face that fear?

Did he/she ever want to give up?

What did you learn from him/her?

Wren finished reading and looked down at Leo.

"Who do you want to interview?"

Leo kept his head down, his shoe gently scuffing the pavement.

"My teacher said we could interview our parents or other family members."

"Mhm."

He didn't speak right away.

The school entrance was chaotic. Parents led their kids away, backpacks bumped into each other, and ripples of children's laughter floated past them.

Standing in the middle of all that noise, Leo's voice was very small.

"I don't want to interview Dad."

Wren's fingers paused lightly on the edge of the paper.

She didn't ask why.

Leo continued, "When Dad answers questions, it feels like he's inspecting my homework."

He peeked up at Wren for a split second before dropping his gaze again.

"I don't want to interview you either, Mom."

Wren crouched down to his eye level.

"Why not?"

Leo bit his lip.